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Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball is a flavorful addition to your holiday spread, packed with tangy goat cheese, sweet dried cranberries, pecans, and green onions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 8 ounces goat cheese softened
  • 1 cup dried cranberries chopped, divided use
  • 1 cup pecan chips divided use
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions divided use
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese and goat cheese. Mix until well combined. Add half of the cranberries, half of the pecans, and half of the green onions, along with all of the Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.
  • Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Spoon the mixture into the center of the plastic wrap. Bring up the edges of the plastic wrap to cover the cheese and form it into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Before serving, place the remaining cranberries, pecans, and green onions in a shallow bowl. Unwrap the cheese ball and gently roll it in the mixture to cover.
  • Serve with crackers.

Notes

This cheese ball can be prepared ahead of time for easy entertaining.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheese ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 80mg
Keyword cheese ball, Cranberry, goat cheese, holiday appetizer, party food, pecan
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